Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd
Come and See!810 West Florida Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
Sunday Services
COME AND SEE!
We have two Sunday Service format: CAYA (Come As You Are) at 9:05 am in Fellowship Hall and a Traditional Service at 10:55 am in the Sanctuary.
Nursey provided for all services.
We live stream on Facebook at 10:55 am and broadcast on YouTube and website by 1:00 pm or sooner.
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The Seasons of the Church
ORDINARY TIME
There is nothing “ordinary” about Ordinary Time! We know the Seasons of the Christian Church by the “holidays or special occasions” we celebrate: Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. These Ordinary Time Sundays are known only by a number. “Ordinary” comes from the Latin word ordinalis, meaning ordinal: 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc. Ordinary Time takes up much of the church calendar. It is the time we use for learning, for growing, for exploring the Christian story, and for remembering the Church’s mission.
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About Us
The Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd (USA) is a growing congregation. We gather together from across the Melbourne/Palm Bay area to witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ. While some are lifelong Presbyterians, some come from other Christian traditions and backgrounds, or no religious background at all. We welcome the seeker, the devout, and the skeptic alike as we gather to learn, serve, and grow as disciples. We are confident you will find a way to experience and share God’s love at Good Shepherd. Come and See! Join Us!
“Serving God and His church with our time, talents and treasure.”
Actions speak louder than words! As Good Shepherds we reflect God’s love through the missions we choose to support. Click here for more information.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Step In, Lend a Hand, Make a Difference!
Looking for ways to get involved and use your gifts? We’ve got some exciting opportunities for you to be part of something special! Click here for all the opportunities.
Thank you for visiting our website. As pastor of Good Shepherd, it is my hope that you will enjoy it as you learn more about our community of faith. Our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. Together, we are striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there is relevant teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, constant prayer, compassionate care for those in need, and many opportunities to serve others. We strive to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can make a difference in our world today.
You are cordially invited to join us this coming Sunday as our church family gathers to draw near to God through Worship.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Scott
The Deacons are beginning a new ministry, called Deacon of the Month. David Crews is the Deacon of the Month for July and is available to offer care and prayer. Reach out to this deacon directly after worship or call the church office who will pass a message on that you called. The deacon will return your call.
Breaking News!
We are now an Earth Care Congregation! For the complete story, click here.
The Brevard Sharing Center greatly appreciates our donations of food for their food bank! Thank you so much! Currently we have donated 800+ pounds. WOW!!!
God Bless you!
An Elder discusses the June 29 sermon.
Luke 9:51-62 was the scripture for Sunday June 29, 2025. Pastor Scott Worth preached a powerful sermon based on this scripture. When I read the following post on Facebook on July 1st, I immediately thought I needed to share these thoughts on our website. The post was written by Chris Williamson, an elder at Good Shepherd. I replied to his post asking for permission to post it. He responded with “yes.” I have included last Sunday’s scripture to give Chris’s comments context.
Samaritan Opposition
51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53 but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them[a]?” 55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them. 56 Then he and his disciples went to another village.
57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”
59 He said to another man, “Follow me.”
But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.”
62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”
Here is Chris’s post:
“Our pastor said something Sunday that explained/revealed to me what I’ve been seeking, answers to how some misguided Christians can live with their own hatred. I’ll have to find the exact chapter and verse, but it’s in Luke 9, towards the end.
The disciples James and John asked Jesus if they should call for fire from Heaven to consume the Samaritan village that failed to receive Jesus, as he had set his face to Jerusalem.
They had been first-hand witnesses to his 3 years of ministry as the personification of love, but they still didn’t quite get it. They sought permission to bring down some “Old Testament” justice.
Pastor Scott compared us to the sons of Zebedee, aka “Sons of Thunder.” They meant well, but were judgmental, and spoke without mercy and without acknowledging grace.
Then he pointed out that our quickness to condemn James and John makes us guilty of the same thing. Often I’ve spoken or thought bad things about people who claim Christianity as their faith, but act like James & John, looking to condemn others.
Their words are lacking mercy, ignoring grace, but perhaps they meant well. My condemnation of them, even though I mean well, is also lacking mercy and ignoring grace. For the first time I felt like it made sense to me. I had to see that I am them, they are I.
Maybe it raises more questions than it answers, but the lesson turns my thoughts inward, to worrying more about my own heart and my own actions than those of everyone else, and that’s certainly healthy.” -written by Chris Williamson.
Scripture for Sunday, July 13, 2005
Luke 10:25-37
New International Version
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”
27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”
28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”
29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’
36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
ADULTS!
Are you interested in an interesting study group?
You will be able to participate in this group after the summer break. All are welcome!
Science and Faith
******NOTE****** The Science and Faith group will recess for the summer in June and July. We will resume our regular meetings in August.
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Back-to-School Supply Drive!
The Serving & Sharing Team is leading the collection of school supplies to bless students in the Fellsmere Operation Hope community as they prepare for the new school year. Please consider donating any of the following items:
• BACKPACK
• Filler Paper
• 3-Ring Notebooks
• Composition Books
• Pencils
• Crayons
• Markers
• Scissors
• Erasers
• Pencil Boxes
Your generosity will help set students up for success this school year. Drop-off bins are located in the church lobby. Thank you for your continued support! At this point we have 20 backpacks purchased, but more are needed. If you can’t get out to purchase backpacks or school supplies, you can donate money to buy them. Put “school supplies for Project Hope” on the offering envelope. Thank you again for your desire to help the children.
Legacy Group
On July 23, at noon, we will be hosting the Legacy Group which includes widows, widowers and partners of deceased persons. All who have lost a spouse or partner are welcome to attend. It doesn’t matter how much time has gone by since the loss. This is a caring group, wanting to support each other. Bring your own lunch and beverage and gather in the Fellowship Hall. Please call the church for more information. This is a social group where we can help each other with friendship and conversation.
5 cents per meal
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONGot Kids?
Every child has a story. God is dealing with every kid, regardless of how many times they come to church. Treat every Sunday like it is the only Sunday that some kid has. Did they hear about Jesus? Did they feel loved? Did someone ask about them? Nurture these precious children! Whether they are wee little ones or teenagers, we have programs for them all!
Nursery provided for all services.
The Music Program
Good Shepherd holds a Christmas Eve Service every year. It is a celebration that the church enjoys: the singing of carols, the ringing of the bells, the telling of the Christmas Story, and the camaraderie in the sanctuary.
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Our Mission
At the Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd
Our mission is to help connect people to faith
A Shepherd leads, cares for, and loves his sheep. The sheep know the voice of their shepherd, they follow him, and him alone. Even the lost lamb is found and carried in the loving arms of his caregiver. At the Presbyterian Church of the Good Shepherd we listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ; we follow the will of our creator God; we are empowered to be obedient sheep through the Holy Spirit. Jesus commanded us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love one another as he has loved us. That’s our challenge – lead, care for, love, and bring home God’s children. We invite you to join us as we journey and grow in our community of obedient and loving sheep under the care of the Good Shepherd.
Sheep know the voice of their shepherd. If you would like to learn more about the language of sheep, click here. We watched part of this video in a sermon. Watch it all here! COME AND SEE! BAA, BAA, BAA!
Sunday’s Worship
“Do this!” & “Who is My Neighbor”
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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